Flight Rescuers Honored
Israel to Honor Four Passengers Who Prevented Disaster on Tel Aviv Flight
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The four Israelis identified as Yaniv Hayoun, Shota Musayev, Zvika Manes and Asaf Raguan. Hayoun reportedly subdued the co-pilot and took control of the aircraft, while doctor Musayev gave first aid to the injured captain.
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Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the cockpit attack.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar’s wife and parents and praised his courage and presence of mind. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel also lauded him, saying he had helped save the lives of 174 passengers.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly said Machchhar had prevented “another 9/11,” underscoring officials’ view of the attack as a potential mass-casualty threat.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced he will recommend four Israeli passengers for the country's civilian heroism award after they subdued a FlyDubai co-pilot who attacked the captain during a flight to Tel Aviv. aninews.in The passengers' quick action prevented a potential mass-casualty disaster, while the seriously injured Indian captain, Smit Machchhar, was praised for his courage in opening the cockpit door and enabling the intervention.
Flight FZ1073 was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the cockpit attack occurred. i24news.tv The aircraft made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Machchhar's presence of mind, noting he helped save 174 passengers on board.
Four Passengers Receive Heroism Recognition
The four Israeli heroes have been identified as Yaniv Hayoun, Shota Musayev, Zvika Manes, and Asaf Raguan. nytimes.com Hayoun subdued the co-pilot and took control of the aircraft during the emergency. Musayev, a doctor, provided first aid to the seriously injured captain while the plane descended.
Indian Captain's Courage Prevents Catastrophe
Captain Smit Machchhar's decision to open the cockpit door was critical. aninews.in By doing so, he enabled passengers to intervene and stop the co-pilot's attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly said Machchhar prevented "another 9/11," underscoring how officials viewed the threat as a potential mass-casualty disaster.
International Praise for Machchhar's Actions
Captain Machchhar received recognition from leaders across nations. aninews.in US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and the American Jewish Committee praised his courage. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said Machchhar saved all 174 passengers on the flight.
Indian Prime Minister Modi spoke directly with Machchhar's wife and parents. i24news.tv Netanyahu invited both Modi and Machchhar to light a torch at Israel's next Independence Day ceremony, a rare honor for an international figure.
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